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Library and Information Studies

The Library provides an extensive program of information literacy instruction that helps prepare students to be effective life-long learners in a rapidly changing technological environment. The abilities to find, obtain, utilize and evaluate information both ethically and effectively are essential components of Information Literacy. Manhattanville College students develop into critical consumers of information in all its forms through library instruction. Students in all majors improve academic success by using the knowledge, skills and competencies obtained.

The librarians who teach LIS classes work directly with students to solve practical research problems. Students learn about the full spectrum of information resources and which to use for specific applications. Critical evaluation of information is among the most important skills that students gain. Information technology tools are integrated into each course. All Manhattanville students must demonstrate competency in Information Literacy for graduation.

Departmental Liaisons

Lauren Georger Ziarko — Rare Books and Archives, American Studies, Classics/Museum Studies, German

Lynda Hanley — Education

Maureen Kindilien — Economics/Finance/Management, Women’s Studies

Catherine Medeot — Art History, French

Paula Moskowitz — Academic Writing, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, World Religions

Christina Ostroff — Biology, Physics

Elaine Provenzano — English, Italian, Spanish & Latin American Studies, Dance and Theatre

Jeff Rosedale — African Studies, First Year Program, International Studies, Library and Information Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Philosophy, Sociology & Anthropology

Mary Elizabeth Schaub — Asian Studies, Chemistry, Communication, History, Art Studio

Nancy Bobrek — Music

Information Literacy Requirement

All Manhattanville undergraduates are required to take at least one 1-credit course in Library and Information Studies. A grade of C - or higher is needed for the graduation requirement. Students may take up to two Information Literacy courses for credit for their degree. Students should complete their Information Literacy requirement by the first semester of their junior year. Students should take LIS concurrently with another course that requires a research paper.

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